WTC members addressing the media on waste management at WTC office, Wokha on May 25. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Wokha | May 25
The Wokha Town Council (WTC) on Monday called for greater public cooperation in waste segregation, emphasising that proper disposal practices are essential for maintaining cleanliness and improving waste management in the town.
Speaking at a press conference held at the WTC office, Chairperson Myingthungo Kikon said lack of awareness and inadequate segregation of waste at source continue to affect effective waste collection and disposal.
He informed that despite repeated advisories, many households and establishments are yet to properly separate dry, wet, sanitary and e-waste before disposal. Referring to a Supreme Court directive, Kikon stated that the Town Council would collect only properly segregated waste and encouraged residents to follow the prescribed guidelines.
“The community needs to cooperate in segregating waste at source to make waste management more effective,” he said.
Kikon also shared that the WTC had earlier held a meeting with stakeholders, including business unions and scrap dealers, to strengthen coordination on waste management. He explained that dry waste and e-waste could be handed over to scrap pickers, while wet waste may be used for composting in kitchen gardens.
The Chairperson further informed that sanitary waste collection would be carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Residents were urged to place segregated waste at designated collection points within the scheduled timings.
WTC Deputy Chairperson Nzano P Kikon also appealed to the public to avoid disposing of waste in drains, streams and rivers, noting that such practices affect drainage systems, road conditions and public hygiene. She urged residents to dispose of animal carcasses responsibly and in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
